Car Accident Attorneys in Mobile, Alabama
Powerful Litigators Ready to Fight for Fair Compensation
When you’ve been seriously injured in a car crash, it can often be difficult to know where to turn for the financial support and resources that you need. At Cunningham Bounds, our powerhouse litigators fight on behalf of those who have been injured by another’s negligence.
Since 1958, we have recovered billions of dollars for thousands of clients, representing clients throughout Alabama and beyond. As Mobile car accident lawyers, we make it our mission to fight for compensation that meets the needs and circumstances of our clients.
Choose a Firm Backed by Results
- $10 million verdict: Fatal head-on collision caused by an impaired driver
- $10 million settlement: Fatal collision involving a big rig on Interstate 65
- $9 million result: Vehicle crash involving two fatalities
- $6.5 million verdict: Car crash resulting in severe injuries
- $5 million verdict: Rear-end collision involving a delivery vehicle
- $4.5 million verdict: Family suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision
- $2 million verdict: Car wreck resulting in serious injuries
Hear from one of our former clients, Hazel, the mother of an auto accident victim:
To learn more about your legal options after a car accident, call Cunningham Bounds today at (251) 299-0101 or contact us online.
The Importance of Working With a Mobile, Al Car Accident Lawyer
If you were seriously injured, or your car was badly damaged, it’s important to consult a lawyer as soon as you can after the accident. By helping you investigate the situation while physical evidence is intact and witnesses’ memories are still fresh, an attorney can set your case up for success from the start – and make it easier to seek compensation from the right parties later on.
Our Mobile auto accident attorneys can provide a wide range of services to help you after a car accident:
- Investigating the accident to determine liability
- Gathering evidence to support your claim
- Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Representing you in court
Your Mobile, AL car wreck attorney can also help you navigate confusing insurance issues, such as:
- Medical bill coverage
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist claims
We Take on All Types of Car Accident Claims
Because so many different factors can come into play during a crash, there is no such thing as a simple or straightforward car accident. Every crash is a frightening and potentially devastating experience that can result in catastrophic injuries and, in the worst of cases, wrongful death.
No matter how your accident was caused, Cunningham Bounds can powerfully present your injury case and strive to hold the appropriate parties liable for your injuries.
At Cunningham Bounds, we’ve secured many positive outcomes with the following types of car accidents:
- Drunk driving accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Rideshare accidents (Uber and Lyft)
- Construction zone accidents
- Tire blowout accidents
- Head-on collisions
Depending on the exact cause of your accident, it’s possible for multiple parties to share responsibility for your losses. Whether you need to pursue a product liability claim for dangerous auto defects or sue an individual driver for drinking behind the wheel, our team can help you explore all your legal options.
What Are My Rights After Being Injured in a Car Accident?
Car Accident FAQs
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How Much Time Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim?
According to Ala. Code §6-2-38, the statute of limitation to file a car accident claim in Alabama is two years. This means you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim or you will most likely lose your legal right to do so.
Though this may seem like a long time, remember that you first have to go through the entire insurance claim process. Insurance adjusters often draw out this phase, hoping to frustrate or exhaust you. Make sure legal stipulations don’t prevent you from suing for uncovered expenses: Hire an experienced car accident attorney today.
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What Compensation Can I Recover?
If you choose to go to court after a car accident, you may file suit directly against the at-fault driver’s insurance company or directly against the individual. A lawyer can help you decide what damages to seek. In Alabama, this may include expenses the insurer refused to reimburse, as well as tangible damages.
You may request payment for:
- Medical bills
- Car repairs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
Once in court, you’ll be arguing your case in front of a jury, so it’s important to have strong evidence. Your attorney can also help you prepare to confidently answer questions during cross-examination. They will present your case to help convince the jury of your needs.
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Do I Need a Lawyer if I Don’t Plan to File a Lawsuit?
In a word: Yes. Courtrooms aren’t the only venue where an experienced lawyer is an invaluable advocate. Insurance adjusters often try to take advantage of accident victims by purposely offering a low settlement to start, also known as “low-balling.”
If you’ve never had to negotiate with an insurer before, they may try to pull one over on you. Even if you don’t think you need to file a lawsuit now, developments in your case may make it necessary later on, as it can be difficult to get the full compensation that you deserve.
When you have a lawyer who is already familiar with your case and prepared to advocate for your interests, it simplifies the process and increases your odds of a fair outcome. Our experienced team at Cunningham Bounds knows how to deal with insurers in a no-nonsense way. We’ve done this hundreds of times before.
There’s no need for you to take on the stress of a negotiation when you’re recovering from a scary experience like a car accident. Let our team do the hard work of reasoning with the insurance companies so you can focus on recovering and returning to your daily routine.
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What Are the Most Common Car Accident Causes?
In recent years, distracted driving has emerged as one of the most common reasons for car accidents across the country. It’s also still common for drivers to operate a vehicle while intoxicated – and this illegal behavior is responsible for ending thousands of lives every year.
While it’s difficult to estimate exactly how many deaths and injuries are caused by driver negligence or defective vehicle parts, most public health experts agree that certain causes stand out above the rest.
These careless actions are considered some of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States:
- Texting, eating, and talking on the phone while driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Aggressive road behavior or “road rage”
- Ignoring traffic signs and signals
- Failing to execute a merge in the proper way
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Failing to look both ways when backing out of a driveway or parking spot
- Opening a door in traffic
The Cunningham Bounds Experience
A HISTORY OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE
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Throughout your case, our team will always be accessible, responsive, respectful, honest, and compassionate. Our clients can attest to our high level of service and the longstanding relationships we have forged with them.
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We believe in giving back to our community. We provide pro bono (no cost) legal services to those in our community who can’t afford legal representation. We also support local charitable organizations by donating our time, money, and expertise.
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Unlike most plaintiff law firms, we have our own appellate practice, which means we can stay involved in your case throughout the appeals process. We keep fighting until the case is over.
Record-Breaking Verdicts & Settlements
A HISTORY OF PURSUING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
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$10 Million Verdict for Woman in Collision Case
Cunningham Bounds’ attorneys achieved a $10 million jury verdict for the family of a commercial pilot in a head-on collision with a cocaine-impaired serviceman for an automobile dealer.
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$6.5 Million Verdict for Woman Severely Injured in Crash
Cunningham Bounds, LLC obtained a $6.5 million verdict against State Farm Insurance Company and in favor of its insured, Meghan Grove. Mrs. Grove was severely injured during an automobile collision.
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$975,000 Settlement in Motor Vehicle Crash
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$900,000 Settlement for Man Who Suffered a Herniated Disc
Our client, and the driver behind him, were both appropriately stopped at a red light, when a third vehicle, owned by Southeastern Exterminating, Inc. slammed into the rear of the vehicles.
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$870,000 Jury Verdict Against Driver Failing to Yield Right-of-Way
An $870,000 verdict was obtained by the attorneys of Cunningham Bounds for a man who was severely injured when a Mobile County Gradall Excavator failed to yield the right-of-way.
"These guys are just that good."There are not many plaintiff’s firms that impress the way these guys do.
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